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Bunawan, Philippines

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50,999 Population 258/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bunawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 113 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area197.8 sq mi (512.2 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates8.1672°N, 125.9908°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.7"
244% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 8.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,722 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 138 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 126 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 123 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 95 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 69 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 47 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 54 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 93 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 127 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 72 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 48 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 273 km
2021 Rai Category 5 202 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 288 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 42 km
1995 Zack Category 2 251 km
1994 Axel Category 3 293 km
1994 Owen Category 1 227 km
1993 Nell Category 1 139 km
1990 Mike Category 5 225 km
1988 Skip Category 4 292 km
1986 Marge Category 2 150 km
1984 Ike Category 4 150 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 138 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 117 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 64 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 125 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 88 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 153 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 18.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in

Bunawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.7") and July the driest (8.3").

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